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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
7
The Protestant Episcopal Church war commission sits in Washington and Lane to organize care for American soldiers at a chapel budget near half a million dollars. The commission is made up of six bishops, six clergymen and six laymen.
Major General F S Strong, born in Michigan in 1804, named among recently appointed major generals to Frederick SS Strong. The article notes his ascent within the militia and service branch, highlighting his origins and career trajectory.
A trial of four months in Grimsby used motor driven omnibuses fueled by gas via a combined gasoline substitute system. The setup reduced fuel cost per mile by nearly two thirds, cutting gas price and coal gas per public foot costs, with only a butterfly valve added to regulate intake.
Missouri property and real estate assessments rise with a slight overall tax burden shift. State officials report real estate and personal property increases, railroads and utilities show lower valuations, while public lands and homestead entries open further. The draft, tax, and public service matters are noted along with regional corporate assessments.
In a circuit court here D G McClung former penitentiary warden and Lee Jordan local lumber firm rep were indicted for conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretenses related to cement and lumber contracts. The alleged scheme involved overcharging the state and failing to deliver material with multiple counts, including the 1917 cement contract entry. The pair face substantial sums and potential further charges, with investigations and grand jury proceedings cited by officials.
The State Superintendent demanded stepped up protection and a special effort to safeguard Port Aran from threats. Initiates of a regional Pennsylvania group named Mary Worn Ute and Ren Alumgg Sor ing spoke of broader security, while Thorion chaplain led discussions. Sterling, identified as chaplain, defended harsher terms for inmates and called for stricter paroles for recent prisoners.
The state negotiates to acquire a tract of land of about 5.60 acres in Camden county for a state park near Hadir. Gov Hadir administration led efforts, with bills advancing in the assembly but falling short in the senate by a narrow margin, and previously defeated by a few votes. A $250,000 price is mentioned for the land.
Vague ad style text promises free samples of mysterious ointments for skin relief on babies. It touts quick healing and labels several dubious conditions while urging readers to “order today by post” from a long dubious distributor.
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An ad fragment notes imitation money is flattery and mentions a La Creole hair dressing product promising a natural darkening without dye priced at one dollar. A separate line references Cleveland and a subway bond not posposiie for the next general election.
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